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RDI-10018 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

RDI-10018 - Practice Experience 1
Coordinator: Rebecca Scott
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 315
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module is the clinical placement module for the first year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme where students start to apply the theoretical concepts of radiographic practice into everyday clinical practice. The student will complete assessments in plain radiograph imaging and will reflect on their learning experiences.

Aims
This module will enable the student to develop and refine skills attained in radiographic positioning, patient care and multi-disciplinary teamwork, in the clinical environment. This will be achieved with structured support from practice educators and under supervision from appropriately qualified staff, including in a relevant external setting.
The module will enable students to reflect on their personal and professional performance and behaviour in a clinical setting, and to modify their practice accordingly with appropriate support.
The student will develop their radiographic knowledge and skills primarily in general radiography but will also have exposure to theatre radiography, fluoroscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Develop and examine the clinical and professional skills required in everyday radiographic practice within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks.: 2,3
Examine the factors contributing to wellbeing of service users and carers in the placement environments.: 2,3
Undertake a range of fundamental radiographic examinations on service users under appropriate supervision.: 1
Demonstrate an ability to communicate within a collaborative clinical environment in a professional manner.: 2
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help.: 2

Study hours

Total actual hours will be 315 hours as this is a clinical module:
15 hours teaching and learning (preparation for practice)
75 hours independent study for preparation for assessments (15 hours directed study, 29.5 hours non-directed tutorial preparation, 10 hours mandatory training, 20 hours self-directed assessment preparation, 0.5 hour viva)
225 hours placement (6 x 37.5hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 20%
Clinical assessments
Practice based assessments (3 to be completed in year 1) - pass or fail grading: Upper limb X-ray assessment Lower limb X-ray assessment Chest X-ray assessment

2: Competence weighted 10%
Mid and end placement review of professional competencies
Review of professional competencies mapped from those in the HCPC and SCoR graduate attribute at level 4

3: Oral Exam weighted 70%
Verbal Viva Examination
30 minute VIVA based on unseen questions regarding the clinical environment and radiographic practice. Formative assessment will be undertaken to prepare students for this viva supported by their clinical experience.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023